Places And Travel
8 Off-The-Grid South Carolina Towns To Visit In 2026
Discover 8 off-the-grid South Carolina towns for 2026, with quiet beaches, historic streets, farm stops, trails, wildlife refuges, and local food.
8 Nicest Small Towns In New Jersey
New Jersey’s nicest towns offer walkable downtowns and scenic parks alongside historic landmarks, lively restaurants, and welcoming waterfronts.
8 Best Idaho Towns For Retirees
These Idaho towns are perfect for retirees who are looking to find quality healthcare alongside golf, beautiful views of rivers, and more.
8 Nicest Small Towns In Illinois
Eight nicest small towns in Illinois: Galena's Grant home, Woodstock's Groundhog Day square, Casey's Guinness records, and Geneva's Third Street shops.
This Quiet Alabama Town Is An Underrated Gem For Nature Lovers
This Appalachian Mountain town is known for its accessible fitness trails, a 19th-century town-center park, and plenty of outdoor festivals.
12 Amazing Day Trips In The Maritimes
The Maritimes is a unique location in northern North America. Visit here for long days, long nights, wine country, stargazing, ice skating, or beach-going.
The 10 Most Popular International Vacations by Americans
Beaches, big cities, and bucket-list culture. Discover the 10 most popular international destinations for American travelers and what draws them abroad. (
10 Strangest Landmarks in The United States
These ten strange landmarks in the United States offer a uniquely strange experience, from a car-made replica of Stonehenge to a massive basket-like building.
8 Off-the-Beaten-Path Towns in New Mexico
New Mexico’s quiet towns pair ancient ruins, hot springs, lava fields, and Route 66 stops with strange stories and rugged scenery across the state.
The Most Charming River Towns In Iowa
Iowa’s river towns reveal a quieter side of the Midwest, with blufftop views, walkable downtowns, waterfall trails, and deep river history.
9 Most Charming Town Squares In Nevada
Nine Nevada town squares that kept their character. Virginia City's silver-rush street, Lovelock's round courthouse, Pioche's Million Dollar Courthouse.
This North Dakota Town Has The Most Walkable Downtown
Jamestown, North Dakota, offers one of the most walkable downtowns, with historic sites, cafes, shops, and landmarks all centered along 1st Avenue.
8 Small Towns on the Pacific Coast to Visit for a Weekend Getaway
Explore charming small towns along the Pacific Coast, offering unique natural and historical landmarks, with lodging options for a memorable weekend getaway.
11 Most Scenic Drives in The United States
The United States' most scenic drives reveal red rock deserts, alpine highways, coastal roads, and mountain overlooks worth the journey.
What Happens When A State Park Runs Out Of Funding
When funding falls short, small changes can gradually affect how a state park is maintained and how much of it remains open.
The National Parks With Petrified Forests
The US national parks with petrified forests, where ancient trees turned to stone, from Arizona and Wyoming to North Dakota and Texas.
11 Southern California Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
A Navy island town, a Danish village, and a Route 66 desert stop. Eleven Southern California small towns where the welcome is the main attraction.
Where People Are Moving To In British Columbia In 2026
Priced out of Vancouver and Victoria? See the six BC cities absorbing the move in 2026, from Surrey and Chilliwack to Kelowna and Squamish, and why.
10 Atlantic Coast Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
Discover ten of the friendliest small towns along the East Coast, from historic seaside resorts and boardwalk beaches to quiet bayfront villages.
The World's Largest Fast Food Restaurant Chains
With 42,998 branches, Subway, an American-owned fast-food restaurant franchisee is the largest of its kind in the world.
5 Tick Infested Areas In South Carolina
South Carolina’s tick-prone forests, wetlands, and grasslands host several species linked to serious illnesses and outdoor exposure risks.
8 Best Towns In Illinois For Retirees
Retirement towns in Illinois offer affordable housing, accessible outdoor activities, and nearby healthcare, ensuring a budget-friendly lifestyle for seniors.
10 Stress-Free Maryland Towns For A Weekend Retreat
Planning a weekend in Maryland? These 10 stress-free towns pair walkable downtowns with bayfront crabs, mountain waterfalls, and historic colonial ports.
Why Louisiana Has Parishes Instead Of Counties
Why does Louisiana have parishes and not counties? The answer runs through French and Spanish Catholic rule and a fight the county lost in 1845.
The Most Charming River Towns In New York
New York’s scenic river towns pair historic downtowns with art, trails, waterfront parks, and views along the Hudson, Delaware, Chemung, and Niagara.
9 Best Delaware Towns For Retirees
These nine Delaware retirement towns stand out for affordable living, excellent healthcare, coastal beauty, and welcoming small-town communities.
10 Off-The-Grid Connecticut Towns To Visit In 2026
The countryside of Connecticut is adorned with small towns steeped in history and natural beauty, enticing visitors with local treasures found nowhere else.
9 Towns in Vermont With the Best Downtown Areas in 2026
Nine of the best downtown areas in Vermont, where Woodstock, Stowe, Middlebury, and Brattleboro pack shops, history, and scenery into a few walkable blocks.
9 Best Cities To Retire In The Maritimes
9 Best Cities To Retire In The Maritimes, where coastal living, walkable downtowns, and year-round services meet the slower pace of Atlantic Canada.
The Most Dangerous Animals In US National Parks
Meet the most dangerous animals in US national parks, from Yellowstone's bison and grizzlies to Everglades alligators and the tiny but risky blacklegged tick.
What Would Happen If All The Forests Disappeared
If Earth's forests vanished, mass extinction, worldwide floods, food shortages, and a hotter climate would follow. Here is what a forestless planet looks like.
Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees
Sudbury, Ontario, Looked Like a Moonscape, Then It Planted 10 Million Trees. Now it's a green city of lakeside parks, science museums, and craft beer.
11 Best Small Towns In Nevada For A Crowd-Free Summer
Explore Nevada's best small towns for a peaceful summer, with historic mining communities, desert lakes, mountain scenery, and outdoor adventures.
7 Best Towns In Iowa For A Two-Day Recharge
Need a quick reset? These 7 Iowa towns pack rivers, glacial lakes, Dutch windmills, and prairie trails into an easy two-day recharge away from the city.
The Smallest National Park In The United States
Gateway Arch National Park in St. Louis is small at ninety-one acres, but features the tallest man-made monument in the U.S.
9 Best Towns In South Dakota For Retirees
Discover nine South Dakota towns ideal for retirement, with affordable homes, nearby healthcare, senior living, and active community life.
8 Best California Towns For Retirees
The best California retirement towns offer coastal beauty, wine-country charm, healthcare access, and outdoor recreation for a range of budgets.
10 Southern United States Small Towns With Unmatched Friendliness
The South, especially small towns, is known for its friendliness, seen in community gatherings, welcoming attitudes, and longstanding local traditions.
How Many State Parks Are There In The United States?
How Many State Parks Are There In The United States? The answer ranges from about 2,474 to over 9,800, depending entirely on who does the counting.
The National Parks With No Roads At All
The National Parks With No Roads At All, from Alaska's Gates of the Arctic to island escapes like Isle Royale and Dry Tortugas, reached only by air or boat.